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Anonymous NBA Scout Says Celtics Need This To Be 'Considered Serious Contenders'
TL;DR
An anonymous NBA scout suggests the Boston Celtics need to address their size issues to be seen as serious contenders. Despite Neemias Queta's strong performance as starting center, the team struggled in the playoffs.
Key points
- Celtics lost Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luke Kornet last offseason
- Neemias Queta emerged as starting center with a career year
- Queta is a candidate for Most Improved Player of the Year
- Celtics struggled in the playoffs despite Queta's performance
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Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta
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When the Boston Celtics lost Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet last offseason, NBA fans and media members pointed to the team's lack of size in their arguments about why the team would struggle during the 2025-26 season.
Portuguese big man Neemias Queta stepped up as the Celtics' starting center and had a career year, establishing himself as a Most Improved Player of the Year candidate, but fizzled out in the playoffs.
Midseason trade acquisition Nikola Vucevic struggled even more in the playoffs and was benched in the team's Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first-round.
Q&A
What do the Boston Celtics need to be considered serious contenders?
The Celtics need to address their size issues, particularly in the center position, according to an anonymous NBA scout.
How did Neemias Queta perform during the 2025-26 NBA season?
Neemias Queta had a career year as the Celtics' starting center and was a candidate for Most Improved Player of the Year, but he struggled in the playoffs.
Who did the Celtics lose that affected their size last offseason?
The Celtics lost Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luke Kornet, which contributed to concerns about their size for the 2025-26 season.
